#taasnoofilipino Entrepreneur, producer, and cultural innovator. Filipina-Iraqi-Canadian Reem Hameed is a rising force to be reckoned with within the country’s pack of successful “young blood.” Armed with degrees in Political Science and Law, and the Young Creative Entrepreneurship Award, the feats she has been able to achieve so early on in her career are nothing short of amazing. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino

#taasnoofilipino They not only share stories, and elevate ideas, they champion an art with a burgeoning community despite the lack of an actual commercial industry in the country. Here are the Filipinos keeping the passion for filmmaking alive in the emirates. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino It is not easy to establish a business overseas, but these brave souls took a leap of faith – and eventually succeeded in the process acting as Filipino entrepreneurial pioneers. Meet the rising stars of the Filipino entrepreneurial community. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino It is not easy to establish a business overseas, but these brave souls took a leap of faith – and eventually succeeded in the process acting as Filipino entrepreneurial pioneers. Meet the rising stars of the Filipino entrepreneurial community. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino Behind some of the most prominent brands in the country and the region are formidable Filipinos who lead in the fields of marketing, communications, public relations and events. Here they share their branding hopes for the Philippines. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino Compassionate. Selfless. Empathetic. Concerned. The word kind alone already encompasses a myriad of noble qualities. Meet these three benevolent souls that bring us pride through their kind-hearted acts that make the world a better place. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino There are those who use the arts to express, and there are those that use the arts to raise another level of awareness. Ryan Arbilo’s work depicts the immense strength and fortitude of the Filipino people, often serving as a window to a side of us that many do not see. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino A legend in the Philippines, Ricky Carranza’s contributions to the Pinoy dance scenes across the world have inspired the masses and pushed the boundaries of street dance itself. His recent encounter with Filipinos in the emirates has not only brought entertainment but most importantly inspired a relatively obscure community of dance enthusiasts for generations to come. #illustradomagazine #100mifg